| Metric | Value |
| Price | $4,361.96 per troy ounce (spot gold, USD) |
| Daily change | −0.3% |
| Date | September 21, 2026, 13:20 UTC |
| Main driver | Stronger dollar and expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening |
Gold Price Today: What Happened
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,361.96 per troy ounce at 13:20 UTC on September 21, according to Reuters. Markets weighed the prospect of further US monetary tightening as the dollar strengthened. This report follows September 18’s documentation in the Gold Price Analysis archive.
Why Gold Fell
Reuters reported that the dollar rose against major currencies after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase, while expectations of another increase later in the year strengthened. A firmer dollar makes gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies.
Higher interest rates also tend to increase the relative appeal of yield-bearing assets over non-yielding gold. The market remained sensitive to inflation and energy-price risks as central banks maintained restrictive policy signals. See Gold Essentials for background on these relationships.
What to Watch Next
The dollar, US interest-rate expectations and energy prices remain the principal variables. Stronger inflation signals or a firmer dollar could add pressure, while easing expectations for tighter policy could provide support.
FAQ
Why did gold fall on September 21?
A stronger dollar and increased expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening weighed on gold.
What was the gold price on September 21?
Spot gold was $4,361.96 per troy ounce at 13:20 UTC, down 0.3% on the day.
What could move gold next?
The path of the dollar, inflation, energy prices and expectations for US interest rates.
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